Aurora State Airport (KUAO), Oregon
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Overview
Aurora State Airport (KUAO) sits in Aurora, Oregon, roughly 18.88 nautical miles from the Portland metro area, and serves as a towered, public-use field with a single asphalt runway. The airport handles a substantial share of business aviation activity relative to its total operations, and its proximity to several other regional airports, including Portland-Hillsboro and Portland International, places it within a busy corridor of Willamette Valley general aviation traffic. Fuel is available on site in both 100LL and Jet A grades, with attendance scheduled daily from 0700 to 2000 local time.
Runways
Aurora State Airport has one paved runway, 17/35, 5,003 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Aurora State Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 8pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Aurora State Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Portland-Hillsboro (KHIO), 19 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Aurora State Airport recorded 6,474 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in March and May. Business aviation traffic at KUAO is concentrated in the spring and early summer months, with March, May, and June recording the highest activity, while September sees a sharp decline.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month March, 676 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Aurora State Airport averages 6.7 days above 90°F in July and 11.0 freeze days in December. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 83.3°F, and December the coldest, at 47.6°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Aurora State Airport has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, noise procedures, environmental and other notes.
Runway 35 is the calm wind runway. Use only paved surfaces. There is frequent straight-in instrument approach traffic to runway 17.
The MIRL for runway 17/35, the VASI for runways 17 and 35, and the ODALS for runway 17 are activated via CTAF.
Runway 17/35 has a 150-foot blast pad at the south end.
There is a power line 30 feet high located 2100 feet from the threshold of runway 17, marked by balls.
Noise abatement sensitive areas are located 2 miles north of runway 17, 1 mile southeast of runway 35, and half a mile southwest of runway 35. Pilots should avoid low-level overflights of residential areas surrounding the airport whenever possible.
Migratory birds, coyotes, and deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
The parallel taxiway is 35 feet wide and has medium intensity taxiway lights.
All taxilanes have non-standard wingtip clearance.
Overweight aircraft must contact the owner prior to arrival.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Aurora State Airport has five airfields within 23 NM. The closest is Sportsman Airpark, 8.36 NM west.
Part of the Portland, Oregon area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there customs service at KUAO?
Aurora State Airport has no customs service on site. The nearest customs facility is at KHIO, located approximately 19.28 nautical miles away. Crews arriving from international origins need to plan a stop at KHIO or another customs airport before or after using KUAO. This distance should be factored into routing and fuel planning for any international itinerary touching Aurora State. Dispatchers should confirm current customs procedures directly with KHIO ahead of arrival.
What is the runway length available at KUAO?
KUAO, Aurora State Airport, has a single paved runway, 17/35, measuring 5003 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. A 150-foot blast pad exists at the south end of runway 17/35. Runway 35 serves as the calm wind runway. Pilots should use only paved surfaces at the field, per airport remarks. This single-runway layout should be factored into planning during any crosswind conditions.
What obstacles or hazards should pilots know about near KUAO?
Aurora State Airport reports a power line 30 feet high located 2100 feet from the threshold of runway 17, marked by balls for visibility. Wildlife hazards are also noted at KUAO, including migratory birds, coyotes, and deer on and in the vicinity of the airport. Additionally, all taxilanes at the field have non-standard wingtip clearance, requiring extra caution during taxi operations. These combined factors call for careful attention during approach, departure, and ground movement at this airport.
Does KUAO have noise abatement procedures?
Yes, Aurora State Airport designates noise-sensitive areas around the field: one 2 miles north of runway 17, one 1 mile southeast of runway 35, and one half mile southwest of runway 35. Pilots are asked to avoid low-level overflights of residential areas surrounding the airport whenever possible. This applies to both arriving and departing traffic near KUAO. Dispatchers briefing crews on local procedures should include these noise-sensitive zones in preflight planning.
What months see the most business aviation traffic at KUAO?
Business aviation traffic at Aurora State Airport, per FAA TFMSC data for 2025, shows March as the highest month with 676 operations, followed by May with 669 and June with 639. Traffic drops sharply in September to 165 operations, the lowest point of the year. Overall annual business aviation operations at KUAO total 6474 out of 8152 total annual operations. This pattern shows notable month-to-month variation that dispatchers should account for when anticipating ramp and traffic conditions.